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FastForward



Joined: 04 Jul 2011

PostPosted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 4:31 pm    Post subject: In person interviews.... Reply with quote

I'm currently in Korea for vacation and looking for jobs as well. I had some phone interviews while in the states, but turned down the two job offers given. These interviews were 10 min phone conversations and not really an interview. Since I have been in Korea I have gone to two in person interviews and they will not accept a phone interview. I would rather talk over the phone like 90% of their other hires. Should I just tell the recruiters I'm back in the states, but still using a Korean phone? Or am I being lazy and should just go to multiple in person interviews to get a Hagwon job?

Thanks
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ttompatz



Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea

PostPosted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 5:33 pm    Post subject: Re: In person interviews.... Reply with quote

FastForward wrote:
I'm currently in Korea for vacation and looking for jobs as well. I had some phone interviews while in the states, but turned down the two job offers given. These interviews were 10 min phone conversations and not really an interview. Since I have been in Korea I have gone to two in person interviews and they will not accept a phone interview. I would rather talk over the phone like 90% of their other hires. Should I just tell the recruiters I'm back in the states, but still using a Korean phone? Or am I being lazy and should just go to multiple in person interviews to get a Hagwon job?

Thanks


IF you want the job, go see them.

If you don't want the job, stall them or give excuses.

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FastForward



Joined: 04 Jul 2011

PostPosted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 5:40 pm    Post subject: Re: In person interviews.... Reply with quote

ttompatz wrote:
FastForward wrote:
I'm currently in Korea for vacation and looking for jobs as well. I had some phone interviews while in the states, but turned down the two job offers given. These interviews were 10 min phone conversations and not really an interview. Since I have been in Korea I have gone to two in person interviews and they will not accept a phone interview. I would rather talk over the phone like 90% of their other hires. Should I just tell the recruiters I'm back in the states, but still using a Korean phone? Or am I being lazy and should just go to multiple in person interviews to get a Hagwon job?

Thanks


IF you want the job, go see them.

If you don't want the job, stall them or give excuses.

.

So you feel it is a valid request? Seems like 2 years ago I could have gotten away with telling them no, but with the market the way it is, I guess I'll have do whatever they wish to get the job.

Do you think it is unreasonable for an in person interview if I'm in Bucheon and the job is in Busan? Thanks for your response Tom.
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Ralphie



Joined: 24 Mar 2010
Location: Beijing, PRC

PostPosted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 6:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Why don't you do a Skype interview? If the job was a position that you're really interested in, then go, so that you can check out the place and apartment.
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RangerMcGreggor



Joined: 12 Jan 2011
Location: Somewhere in Korea

PostPosted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 6:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I traveled five hours for my current job, and I am glad I did. If the job looks like it is worth your time, do it.
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FastForward



Joined: 04 Jul 2011

PostPosted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 1:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Now the school wants me to work prior to receiving my visa. They advised me that since I have applied for the F4 that is shouldn't be a big deal. I won't get in trouble.....I'm thinking this is a big NO. Is this okay. I've had plenty of recruiters tell me this is fine, I'm assuming this just want to get me in a position.
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g35doc



Joined: 07 Jul 2009

PostPosted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 1:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

no visa = no work
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jeremysums



Joined: 08 Apr 2011

PostPosted: Tue Sep 27, 2011 7:43 am    Post subject: Re: In person interviews.... Reply with quote

Too bad they don't do skype interviews.

FastForward wrote:
I'm currently in Korea for vacation and looking for jobs as well. I had some phone interviews while in the states, but turned down the two job offers given. These interviews were 10 min phone conversations and not really an interview. Since I have been in Korea I have gone to two in person interviews and they will not accept a phone interview. I would rather talk over the phone like 90% of their other hires. Should I just tell the recruiters I'm back in the states, but still using a Korean phone? Or am I being lazy and should just go to multiple in person interviews to get a Hagwon job?

Thanks
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